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I stepped on the scale the other night for the first time in 3 months. I gained weight. I'm working full time in mortgage lending, doing an MBA program for finance, and detailing cars on the side. Life couldn't get any crazier right? How can you even find time to exercise? I found a solution and ...

1. Introductions. I really don't like the term 30 second commercial, however you need something like it to introduce your self to others at an event. My advice is to be casual and be yourself. I can tell when someone does a 30 second commerical and it begins to feel like I'm being sold from the s...

1. Share Real Success Stories! I've been in the mortgage business for 3 months, and I already have some great success stories that I can share with potential clients. A good way to get your success stories in front of clients is to have them provide a recommendation to you whether in letter form,...

Social Media can be fun, time consuming, and the best question of all, is it profitable or necessary in your marketing strategy? Here are some quick tips to help you make effective use of social media in your business. 1. Use Social Media sites that are useful to your industry. Many people try to...

This was a great blog I read about on ActiveRain. Having a non-stick attitude is a great way to survive and be mentally tough for our business. There are many ups and downs and challenges that come with selling real estate and being a lender. Its having the ability to work with the ebb and flow o...

Let's face it we all have those days where we wish there were more hours in the day! Fortunately for us, we all have one thing in common: we all have 24 hours each day! Here are 3 simple steps to increasing your productivity throughout the day. Practice Effective Time Management: Everyone has 24 ...

Happy Monday AR Followers! I hope your day is filled with new opportunities! Unfortunately I'm off to a corporate training 2 hrs from my office all day. I wish I could spend the day calling clients and prospects and getting some new deals, however it will happen after today!   I chose this quote(...

Confidence opens doors, creates opportunities, and makes you become a stronger better person! Here are some simple ways you can build confidence to be who you need to be to become successful in your life. Create A New Comfort Zone: Most people will tell you to step out of your comfort zone, I say...

I had a loan close this Monday! Congratulations to Margaret! I was fortunate to work with this cilent because she was patient and understanding and allowed me to take care of her every step of the way. I got stood up 6 times last week with realtors. Consequently I didn't have a great impression ...

The refinance boom is back and thanks to FHA reducing the PMI insurance rate to 0.85% of the loan balance, an even larger amount of consumers are able to begin saving more money monthly just by calling their lender and inquirying! Here are some quick tips on how refinancing can save you money eac...